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Installation manual for the PayPal SnelStart integration

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Connect PayPal with SnelStart and automate the processing of PayPal payments. Save hours each week on your administration and prevent errors.


1. Connect to PayPal

To connect to PayPal, you first need to create an app in your account's PayPal Developer Dashboard.

Create an App in PayPal

  1. Go to Apps & Credentials.

  2. Click Create App.

  3. Give the app a name, for example Combidesk, and select Merchant.

  4. Click Create App.

Activate Transaction Search

  • Scroll down until you see Transaction Search on the right side.

  • Check Transaction Search and save the app.

Copy the API Credentials

  • Copy the Client ID and Secret of the app.

Install the PayPal Integration in Combidesk

  1. Search for the desired PayPal integration in Combidesk.

  2. Click Install this integration.

  3. You will be prompted to connect to PayPal.

  4. Paste the previously copied 'Client ID' and 'Secret' into Combidesk to complete the connection.


2. Connect to SnelStart

To get started, click the "Connect..." button:

You will then be redirected to the following screen:

Log in with a user who has access to the relevant administration.

Note: If you're connecting to a user with an accounting license, read this article first.

Then click "Een enkele administratie koppelen":

Select the desired administration:

Then press "Koppel":


3. Configuration of the integration

For the integration to work properly, it must be configured correctly. In the paragraph below, we'll go through all the steps of the integration in sequence. Before starting the installation, we recommend that you first carefully read through these steps.


Configure these PayPal steps:

  • Export existing transactions
    Pick a date in the past, present, or future. The first eleven imported items are free of extra charge.


Configure these SnelStart steps:

  • Select day journal
    Select the day journal in which the settlements should be created.

  • Select ledger for non matches
    Select ledger for non matches

  • Select ledger for costs
    Select ledger for costs

  • Select ledger for payments
    Select ledger for payments


4. The Combidesk customer dashboard

How does the dashboard work?

If you've created a new Combidesk account or installed a integration, you'll receive an email with access to your Combidesk account. When you log in to combidesk.com, you'll arrive at the dashboard. This is where your integration is located. From here, you can easily adjust your integration and account settings, view the integration logs (history), and access support.

What can you view via your Combidesk account?

From your Combidesk dashboard you also have access to your account settings, connected accounts, billing and support.


5. What can you expect from Combidesk?

We understand you're busy or perhaps have little software experience. That's why our specialized team is always ready to help. Take advantage of our installation packages to save yourself even more time.

Installation appointment

If you're short on time or would like us to handle the entire installation, take advantage of our remote implementation support. We'll take care of everything for you right away and deliver a fully functional connection. For most connections, installation support costs a fixed fee of €150, while others cost €300. If you decide not to continue with the connection after the trial period, there's no charge. Schedule an installation appointment below and schedule it right away.

Explanation of service level (SLA) subscriptions (Basic, Pro, Premium)

To help you use our integration effectively, we offer three service levels: basic, pro, and premium. You can always change the service level in your integration. The price will be adjusted for the next billing period.

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